Week of Oct. 23-29

NewsOct 23, 2006

A pick of games we’re checking out this week in the world of soccer. For a full listing, go to soccertv.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25What: Inter Milan vs. LivornoStation: Gol TVWhen: 2:30 p.m. ETWhy: Inter can take sole possession of first place with a win (if Palmero loses or ties), but Livorno is looking to continue to move up the table and would be tied with Inter with a victory.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26What: Old Dominion vs. William & Mary Station: Fox Soccer ChannelWhen: 8 p.m. ETWhy: We’re thinking the college kids get up for these TV games as the past few shown live on Fox Soccer Channel this season have been some good match-ups. While these two teams aren’t pushing for a national championship, expect a good game.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27What: Mainz vs. Werder BremenStation: Gol TVWhen: 2:25 p.m. Why: You might not get the chance to see Conor Casey of Mainz, but you will see the best team currently in Germany in Werder Bremen.

What: Virginia vs. Wake ForestStation: Fox Soccer ChannelWhen: 8 p.m. ETWhy: Wake Forest and Virginia aren’t just two of the top teams in the ACC, but they’re both in the top five in the nation.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28What: Liverpool vs. Aston VillaStation: Fox Soccer ChannelWhen: 10 a.m. ETWhy: Liverpool has struggled early, while Aston Villa has bloomed under Martin O’Neill. We’re expecting this one to be one of the best matches in Europe over the weekend.

What: Bolton vs. Manchester UnitedStation: Setanta Sports USAWhen: 9:45 a.m. ETWhy: Bolton is off to a great start and just two points behind Man U. A victory here would mean Bolton is for real.

What: AC Milan vs. Inter MilanStation: Gol TVWhen: 2:30 p.m. ETWhy: AC Milan is trying to crawl back up after starting in the negative and while beating Inter Milan would give them just three points, it would do a ton more for their confidence to get all the way back by the end of the year.

What: New England vs. ChicagoStation: Fox Soccer ChannelWhen: 7:30 p.m. ETWhy: New England needs a big win at home to overcome their loss to Chicago in their first match last week.

What: FC Dallas vs. ColoradoStation: MLS Direct KickWhen: 8:30 p.m. ETWhy: Maybe the best of the four playoff matches last week, we’re hoping for the same thing in Dallas.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29What: D.C. United vs. N.Y. Red Bulls Station: ESPN2When: 6 p.m. ETWhy: D.C. United has the lead, but you got to check out Arena’s last chance to pull something out of his hat to down his former club.

What: Houston Dynamo vs. Chivas USAStation: Fox Soccer ChannelWhen: 8 p.m. ETWhy: Chivas USA got the win when Guzan saved De Rosario’s late penalty kick. You know Dwayne is going to do all he can to redeem himself in the rematch.